Big Tech Little Tech
The biggest stories in technology aren't always easy to wrap your head around. Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston unravel the strings, break down the headlines, and make tech simple enough that even your mum will understand. (At least, that's the aim.) See episode notes at https://btltpod.com, find Rick at https://rickhuckstep.com and Shaun at https://www.shaunweston.co.uk
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Jun 20, 2022 • 44min
Metaverse, VR headsets, Passkeys, and Apple Pay Later
Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston welcome Charles Radclyffe to the show to discuss everything metaverse, including use cases, ethics, VR headset adoption, and the case for reducing your carbon footprint. Plus, we talk heatwaves, passkeys, Apple Pay Later, and Heartstopper.
Find Rick on Twitter at @rickhuckstep. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.
Jun 5, 2022 • 36min
TikTok addiction, Sheryl Sandberg, and robots
Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston discuss the addictive nature of TikTok, China’s influence, and the behavioural science around attention. Plus, Sheryl Sandberg’s Facebook legacy, home help robots, and how hard it is to read for pleasure after reading all day for work purposes.
Find Rick on Twitter at @rickhuckstep. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.
May 20, 2022 • 40min
Bitcoin, TikTok, deepfakes, iPod
Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston talk about cryptocurrency and the status of Bitcoin following the recent Terra Luna news. Also, what’s good and bad about facial recognition, and who does the best deepfakes? Plus, Google AR glasses, TikTok, Burt Reynolds as James Bond, the iPod (RIP), and what pixel pressure means.
Find Rick on Twitter at @rickhuckstep. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.
May 11, 2022 • 37min
Elon, Airbnb, free speech, remote working
Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston discuss what motivates Elon Musk, and what he wants to do with Twitter. Also, Airbnb is letting its workforce work from anywhere. Do others follow suit? Do they care? Plus, the Ionic 5 EV, Breaking Dad, WeCrashed, cookies, and Ron Shevlin.
Find Rick on Twitter at @rickhuckstep. Find Shaun on LinkedIn. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.
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